Description
These Super Chewy Coffee Cookies combine the rich flavor of espresso with a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and a subtle coffee kick, baked to perfection with a crisp edge and tender center.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (226g), softened at room temperature
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (213g)
- ¼ cup white sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour (270g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Espresso Powder: In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter with the espresso powder on medium speed for 1 minute to evenly combine the coffee flavor.
- Add Sugars: Scrape down the bowl, then add the brown sugar and white sugar. Cream the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Egg: Add the egg and mix for 30 seconds to combine thoroughly with the creamed butter and sugars.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt to the bowl. Mix on medium speed just until everything is incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain a chewy texture.
- Scoop and Freeze: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 12 cookies onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Freeze the cookie dough to help maintain shape during baking, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line another cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange Cookies: Place 6 cookies spaced about 2 inches apart on each prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn brown and crisp, while the centers remain chewy.
Notes
- Freezing the cookie dough before baking helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick and chewy.
- Using espresso powder provides rich coffee flavor without adding liquid that could alter the dough texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or crunchier cookie edges.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
